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Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP Hires Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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The law firm of Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS) announced today that former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams will join the firm as Partner, effective September 6, 2022.

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  • The law firm of Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS) announced today that former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams will join the firm as Partner, effective September 6, 2022.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220802006110/en/
    Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP Hires Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Williams had a distinguished 20-year career in public service at the Department of Justice, culminating in her most recent position as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
  • We are excited to have Jennifer join FSS, and for the opportunity to work with her again, said partner Gregory Paw, who worked with Ms. Williams at the U.S.
  • Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP is a globally recognized firm known for its resolution of complex litigation and investigations and its crisis management skills.

Stephens General Counsel David Knight to Retire; Rachel Mondl Mayo Named Successor

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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“I'm thrilled to be selected as the next General Counsel at Stephens Inc., and congratulate David on his extraordinary tenure as General Counsel. One of the things that drew me to Stephens was the name on the door -- the Stephens family's commitment to the business over generations is unique in the industry. I look forward to working with all at Stephens as we advance the firm’s culture of client-driven service and continue to grow the business,” said Rachel Mondl Mayo, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, Stephens Inc.

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  • Stephens, an independent financial services firm, today announced the retirement of David Knight, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, effective July 29, 2022.
  • Rachel Mondl Mayo succeeds Mr. Knight, having worked alongside him since joining Stephens in February, 2021.
  • As General Counsel, Mrs. Mayo assumes oversight of Stephens legal and regulatory matters as well as the firms legal department.
  • I'm thrilled to be selected as the next General Counsel at Stephens Inc., and congratulate David on his extraordinary tenure as General Counsel.

NCLA Asks Full Fifth Circuit to Toss ATF’s Bump Stock Ban and Reject Deference to the Government

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The Fifth Circuit will be the third U.S. Court of Appeals to hear this issue en banc, but it could be the first to reach the merits.

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  • The Fifth Circuit will be the third U.S. Court of Appeals to hear this issue en banc, but it could be the first to reach the merits.
  • The Tenth Circuit dismissed the en banc over five dissents, and the Sixth Circuit split 8-8 on the questions at stake.
  • Because the Final Rule is not a valid legislative rule, ATF may not seek judicial deference to its statutory interpretation.
  • Moreover, the agency expressly waived any deference claim for the Bump Stock Rule under Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

ANDERSON McPHARLIN & CONNERS'S CARLETON BURCH AND KENNETH WATNICK NAMED TOP LITIGATORS IN LOS ANGELES

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Friday, July 22, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles law firm Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP (AMC) announced today that Partners Carleton Burch and Kenneth Watnick have been recognized for their accomplishments as leading attorneys within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers."

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles law firm Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP (AMC) announced today that Partners Carleton Burch and Kenneth Watnick have been recognized for their accomplishments as leading attorneys within the Los Angeles business community and named to the Los Angeles Business Journal's annual list "2022 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers."
  • The publication notes that litigators are a "special breed of attorney" because they need to "transcend expert comprehension of the legal system."
  • Burch "has published extensively in the areas of fidelity insurance and insurance litigation," says the feature.
  • Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP is a dynamic and well-established civil ligation defense firm that adheres to the highest ethical standards and serves its clients throughout California and Nevada.

Eleventh Circuit Once Again Rules in Favor of MSP Recovery, This Time Against Metropolitan General Insurance Company and Affiliates

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC, et al.

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  • Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC, et al.
  • v. Metropolitan General Insurance Company, et.
  • In rendering its decision, the Eleventh Circuit relied on three preceding opinions that it issued in favor of MSP Recovery overturning twelve (12) prior improper dismissals by Southern District of Florida judges.
  • MSP Recovery believes that this latest ruling from the Eleventh Circuit will likely impact the scope of the claims being litigated in those actions.

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Announces Settlement of U.S. Patent Litigation and Resolution of Litigation Challenging Ruzurgi® Approval with Jacobus Pharmaceutical

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Catalyst had asserted in its patent litigation that Jacobus and PANTHERx induced infringement by third parties of FIRDAPSE related patent rights in their marketing and distribution of Ruzurgi.

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  • Catalyst had asserted in its patent litigation that Jacobus and PANTHERx induced infringement by third parties of FIRDAPSE related patent rights in their marketing and distribution of Ruzurgi.
  • The Appellate Court determined that the approval of the Jacobus NDA for Ruzurgi for pediatric patients violated Catalyst's orphan drug exclusivity for FIRDAPSE for the treatment of LEMS.
  • We are pleased to have reached a mutually agreeable resolution to this litigation, as it removes any further litigation costs and related distractions for Catalyst.
  • Catalyst does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

Grayscale Investments® Initiates Lawsuit Against the SEC

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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“Grayscale supports and believes in the SEC’s mandate to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets and facilitate capital formation -- and we are deeply disappointed by and vehemently disagree with the SEC's decision to continue to deny spot Bitcoin ETFs from coming to the U.S. market,” said Michael Sonnenshein, Grayscale’s CEO. “Through the ETF application review process, we believe American investors overwhelmingly voiced a desire to see GBTC convert to a spot Bitcoin ETF, which would unlock billions of dollars of investor capital while bringing the world’s largest Bitcoin fund further into the U.S. regulatory perimeter. We will continue to leverage the full resources of the firm to advocate for our investors and the equitable regulatory treatment of Bitcoin investment vehicles.”

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  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments , the worlds largest digital currency asset manager, today announced that its Senior Legal Strategist, former U.S.
  • Since 2013, Grayscale has worked to build the worlds largest Bitcoin investment vehicle: GBTC.
  • Grayscale has voluntarily filed registration statements with the SEC that have increased information available to investors, and subjected these products to increased SEC oversight.
  • Founded in 2013, Grayscale has a proven track record and deep expertise as the worlds largest digital currency asset manager.

FGA Files Legal Brief in Defense of Florida's Commonsense Election Reforms

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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NAPLES, Fla., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus curiae legal brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of Florida and its commonsense election integrity law, Senate Bill 90 (SB 90).

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  • NAPLES, Fla., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus curiae legal brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in support of Florida and its commonsense election integrity law, Senate Bill 90 (SB 90).
  • FGA asks the Court to reverse the lower court's ruling which not only struck down three of Florida's commonsense election reforms but imposed preclearance on the state, requiring Florida to obtain the permission of the federal government for the next 10 years before it may pass election reforms that are otherwise legal.
  • If the ruling is not reversed, Section 3(c) preclearance will become a new legal strategy employed by the Left across the country to oppose any meaningful election reforms designed to prevent election fraud and inspire voter confidence.
  • FGA stands ready to continue to help states across the country as they defend their constitutional right to pass commonsense election integrity laws."

Signature Resolution Welcomes Aviation Attorney Roger W. Clark as Latest Neutral

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that aviation law attorney Roger W. Clark is joining the team. Clark brings 44 years of experience to the company and a vision to establish a national aviation practice in the field of mediation. His expertise in this area and his forbearing approach to mediation allow him to serve as an ideal decision-maker and advocate for bringing parties together.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that aviation law attorney Roger W. Clark is joining the team.
  • Clark brings 44 years of experience to the company and a vision to establish a national aviation practice in the field of mediation.
  • "Everybody wants to get to a number, but no one wants to be the first one to get there," said Clark.
  • Aviation has also been a personal passion for Clark as well, as he holds his private pilot's license.

Healthcare Groups Request Review of Three-Judge Panel’s Ruling Wit v. United Behavioral Health

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) and eight other healthcare advocacy organizations have requested the full 9th U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) and eight other healthcare advocacy organizations have requested the full 9th U.S.
  • Circuit Court of Appeals to review a recent ruling by a three-judge panel, which erroneously reversed the trial court's landmark judgment in the mental health class action, Wit v. United Behavioral Health.
  • If granted, a rehearing could vacate the appellate panel's deeply flawed ruling.
  • As the amicus brief notes, this case is of exceptional importance to the health of the American public.